This Week with Dean Barber
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From The Rising Tide
The shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel has become a flashpoint in the mounting frustration over America's healthcare system.
Thompson's death, timed with the company's annual investor conference, has ignited intense debates about insurance industry practices, public anger, and executive safety. With "delay," "deny," and "depose" etched onto the bullet casings, the act has exposed the stark discontent physicians and patients alike face when battling insurers for essential treatments.
As outrage spreads across social media—fueling disturbing memes and even support for the killer—corporate America scrambles to fortify executive security amid fears of copycat attacks. This tragedy underscores not only the flaws in the healthcare system but also the growing tensions between corporate profits and public trust.
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From Barber’s Mexico Business Report
Mazda has thrown up a caution flag, announcing it will pause further investments in Mexico unless there is clarity on President-Elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs.
In an exclusive breakdown, this week’s Barber’s Mexico Business Report dives into the ripple effects for Mexico’s vital auto industry. Mazda’s Guanajuato plant, responsible for producing 210,000 vehicles annually, is a centerpiece of the automaker’s strategy—but uncertainty looms large.
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Key players like Tesla, Stellantis, and China’s BYD are also signaling caution, and I predict BYD may walk away from its central Mexico plans entirely. The stakes are high, not just for automakers but for Mexico’s economy and its key role in the USMCA trade framework. Are we witnessing the beginning of a reshuffling of global production strategies?
Get the full story, my analysis, and insight into what’s next for the Mexican auto sector, with quotes from Mazda executives, trade discussions led by Mexico’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, and possible alternative production strategies in the US.
This edition has 10 additional stories offering in-depth reporting and analysis on Mexico’s economy, business trends, and trade policies, making this a must-read issue for anyone following Mexico’s economic future.
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